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Annette von Droste-Hülshoff
common1945-1980

Annette von Droste-Hülshoff

West Germany (Berlin) · 1961 · 20 Pfennig

The stamp features a portrait of German poet Annette von Droste-Hülshoff facing left, with her name, the denomination '20 Pf', and the year '1961' visible. The inscription 'DEUTSCHE BUNDESPOST BERLIN' is at the bottom.

Issued by Deutsche Bundespost Berlin, this stamp highlights the distinct postal administration of West Berlin during the Cold War. It commemorates Annette von Droste-Hülshoff, a prominent figure in German literature, likely marking an important anniversary.

Printing Method

Photogravure

Catalog Numbers

michelBerlin 212

Image: scanned by <a href="//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:NobbiP" title="User:NobbiP">NobbiP</a> · License: Public domain

Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$2
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$1.04
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$0.75
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$0.5
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$0.21

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.